Dry Eye, Dry Mouth And Diet (NAPSA)—There’s good news for the estimated 15 million Americans who have the condition knownas dry eye, as well as for those who have dry mouth. It’s well known that omega-3 essential fatty acids offer a wide range of health benefits including reducing the risk of sudden death from heart disease and stroke. Now a newstudy has shownthat a unique omega-3 supplement, TheraTears Nutrition, is helpful in reliev- ing symptoms of . dry eye and dry mouth. While “og most omega-3 < supplements contain either flaxseed oil or fish oil, TheraTears Nutrition contains a blend of both Symptomsof Dry EyeInclude: e Sandy, gritty irritation e Burning @ Research indicates that a unique omega-3 supplement can relieve symptoms of dry eye and dry mouth. flaxseed oil and fish oil that work together synergistically to improve tear and salivary function. Flaxseed oil has been shown to thicken the oil layer of the tear film, reducing evaporation and preserving tear moisture, while the two oils together improve tear and salivary function. Said Jeffery P. Gilbard, MD, “The benefit of TheraTears Nutrition is more dry eye comfort and more dry mouth comfort all day long.” To learn more, visit the Web site at www.theratears.com.
